Bulk diesel sales are shifting to cheaper retail outlets, causing temporary supply shortages, says Oil Ministry's Sujata Sharma.

Fuel demand is rising at some Indian petrol pumps. Bulk diesel buyers are switching to retail outlets due to a large price gap. This is causing temporary shortages at a few…

The increase is driven by agricultural activity, shift from bulk to retail sales and pricing gap between retail and bulk diesel.

Bulk diesel sales are shifting to cheaper retail outlets, causing temporary supply shortages, says Oil Ministry's Sujata Sharma.

State-run fuel stations are seeing increased demand. This is happening because private companies have raised prices significantly. Bulk consumers are also buying fuel at retail…